This availability could affect the sleeping preferences of teens.īeing a night-owl isn’t good or bad, but it does carry the risk of potentially not getting enough sleep. Scientists did identify that television programming and social networking opportunities are more prevalent at night. The distinction was when that sleep happened. It’s essential to remember that this research is showing what correlates to night-owls and early-risers, and correlation is not causation. What’s interesting is that both the early-risers and the night-owls were achieving the same amount of sleep each night. They accumulated 27 minutes more daily physical activity than people who slept in.

Meanwhile, early-risers went to bed 70 to 90 minutes earlier and woke up 60 to 80 minutes earlier. Night-owls were twice as likely to be physically inactive and nearly three times more likely to watch TV or interact with a computer for longer than recommended. We also know that our internal clock can be adjusted.Ī recent study of teenagers in Australia reported that night-owls were one-and-a-half times more likely to become obese than the early birds. People with slightly longer circadian rhythms tend towards the night-owl end of the spectrum, and those with shorter circadian rhythms lean towards the early-riser end of the continuum. Interestingly, we all have different internal clocks. Our biological clock is built on a 24-hour cycle because of the Earth’s rotation that creates our day and night sequence. Where you fall on this scale is described as your chronotype. Circadian rhythm is also referred to as your internal biological clock. The scientific community generally agrees that whether you’re a “night-owl” and stay up or you’re an “early-riser,” your circadian rhythm influences these preferences. After all, if you can imitate the routines of successful people, it stands to reason that their success can become your success. The other source is the real-life experiences of effective leaders. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at two vital sources of information about morning rituals and routines: One source is the scientific community.

Ben Franklin was known for saying, “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” But is it true? Perhaps a better question Is it right for you?īecause that’s a question that only you can answer, we’ll circle back around to that vital question later.

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